Float Phlebotomist - 100% Travel Required

Bioreference Laboratories is looking for a Full Time Float Phlebotomist to support the Austin, TX area. As a Float Phlebotomist you will need to be available Monday - Friday between the hours 7:00AM to 6:00PM. The hours will vary but will not exceed over 40 hours per week.

**COVID VACCINATION IS REQUIRED**

The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Other duties as assigned
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order
• Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Attend annual department trainings
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required

EDUCATION:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)
• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned geography about 100% of the time
• Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
• * Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Travel requirement:

• On the road

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road